Dorothy Emmiline Twyman Floyd, 99, of Burlington died at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008, at Blair House in Burlington.

            Born October 15, 1908 in Oquawka, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Bollman Simpson.  On December 25, 1930 she married Lloyd Edward Twyman in Ashburn, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on January 8, 1978.  On June 5, 1992 she married Thomas J. Floyd in Burlington.

            Mrs. Floyd moved to Burlington in 1942 and worked as a licensed practical nurse for Burlington Hospital and home companion work, retiring in the early 1950s.

            She enjoyed camping, traveling and poetry.  Some of her work has been published.

            Survivors include three sons, Melvin Twyman of Huntsville, Texas, Jerry Twyman of Burlington, and Douglas Twyman of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and one sister, Maxine Paulsmeyer of Rolla, Missouri.

            Her first husband, one grandson, parents and two brothers preceded her in death.

            A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice House.

            According to Mrs. Floyd’s wishes, her body has been cremated.